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ES 96 · 10-13-2009, 22:10

Location of the battle cited: plug into Google Earth (good to update the app too if you haven't in a while): 35 25 23 N , 71 19 44E

-for those not familiar with GE: once the image resolves, zoom with your mouse scroll wheel and then hold down a shift key and scroll for vertical relief

~3300' gain to nearby ridge tops.

question to QPs and ADs:
How could have those in charge of siting this FOB, better set it up (ballpark placement, not OPSEC violating particulars) while balancing COIN needs (close contact with locals) and yet be more defensible than this was?

10-13-2009, 22:10	#37
ES 96 Guerrilla Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Idaho Posts: 143	Location of the battle cited: plug into Google Earth (good to update the app too if you haven't in a while): 35 25 23 N , 71 19 44E -for those not familiar with GE: once the image resolves, zoom with your mouse scroll wheel and then hold down a shift key and scroll for vertical relief ~3300' gain to nearby ridge tops. question to QPs and ADs: How could have those in charge of siting this FOB, better set it up (ballpark placement, not OPSEC violating particulars) while balancing COIN needs (close contact with locals) and yet be more defensible than this was? __________________ The more you know, the less you need. -Yvon Chouinard Speed is fine, but accuracy is final. -Wyatt Earp c.1888 Last edited by ES 96; 10-14-2009 at 00:50.
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